Minnesota Permit to Carry

The MN Permit to Carry or Concealed Carry course contains both classroom and range elements. This course covers MN carry statutes, Use of Force, the ins and outs of carrying a loaded handgun and more.

How do you know if this class is for you?

If you’re concerned for your safety or the safety of others in your household, this is the class for you.

If you would like to carry a handgun in your vehicle, this class is for you.

If you would like to carry a handgun on your person (loaded or unloaded), this class is for you.

MN Permit to Carry | 10:00am-5pm

Overview

River Valley Arms & Ammo is certified through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to teach this course. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate that allows them to apply for their MN Permit to Carry at their local sheriff's office. River Valley Arms & Ammo instructors are also certified NRA Instructors -- because of this, upon successful completion, students will also be able to apply for a non-resident permits in WI, IA and FL.

MN Permit to Carry courses are offered at least once a month at River Valley Arms & Ammo in Morton, MN. Private courses are available (at no additional charge) for parties of 4 students or more at River Valley Arms & Ammo or on location (travel fees may be applicable).

There are no prerequisites for the MN Permit to Carry course but if you’re not familiar with handguns, please consider taking our Firearm Fundamentals.

Schedule

We’ll spend the first 4 or so hours going in the classroom covering MN carry statutes, use of force and other elements. Then, we’ll head over to the Redwood Falls Sportsmen’s Club for the 60 round shooting qualifier. The qualifier consists of:

10 rounds at 3 yards

10 rounds at 5 yards

10 rounds at 7 yards

10 rounds at 9 yards

20 rounds of guided personal defense drills

What You’ll Need

Each student will need a handgun, 60 rounds of ammo and eye & ear protection. We do allow revolvers and .22 caliber handguns for this course. There are no handgun restrictions, we do not recommend large calibers or revolvers.

Cost

First time applicants are $100 and renewal applicants are $75.

Special Offers

Private classes for parties of 4 or more!

Have a group of girlfriends, relatives or both that want to take the courses with you but these dates don’t work? Book a private class for no additional charge when you have 4 or more students!!